Topeka, Kansas Wedding at 6th Avenue Ballroom | Professional Manhattan, KS Wedding Photographer

This weekend I had the pleasure of photographing a gorgeous wedding in Topeka, Kansas with a high-energy wedding party, unique colors, and an urban setting for our photos.  The Bride & Groom are perfect together and I was so happy to watch them create this new family under God between them and the Bride's two beautiful children.

We began the day getting ready at the Ramada in Topeka.  The Bride's shoes were a pair of Converse in her wedding colors, and her son and ring bearer received a red pair of Converse as a wedding gift that morning.  Thunderstorms were predicted for the day but the rain was kind enough to hold out until after the ceremony so that we were able to enjoy the morning outside!  Once everyone was ready, the women loaded into the party bus and we hit up a few different destinations for some fun photos.  The trip began with a quick stop at a local liquor store which was an opportunity for some unique photos that could not be missed!  Luckily, the employees didn't seem to have a problem with our random photo op!  We then headed over the the area near the Governor's mansion where not one, but TWO trains decided to grace us with their appearance!  I am pretty sure trains passing by your photo location at the time of the photos is a great sign for a happy marriage!  Or at least it should be!  The men headed downtown for some fun street photos with my second photographer and ended up with their own set of awesome, fun photos.

The Bride & Groom's ceremony and reception were held at the quaint, beautiful 6th Avenue Ballroom in Topeka.  They did not see one another prior to the ceremony, and the Bride recorded a special song for the Groom for her walk down the aisle.  The ceremony also included a unity sand ceremony, a prayer of the new family of four, and some larger-than-life smiles as the Bride & Groom said "I Do."

The reception was a lot of fun and consisted of a photo booth for the guests, an awesome silhouette cutout cake topper, beautifully made table centerpieces, cupcakes for the guests, great food, a talented DJ, and loads of fun!

It was an honor to take part of such a special day, and I hope their photos bring them smiles for a lifetime to come!!

If you would like more information regarding SZP Portraits or Weddings, please contact me at info@staceyzphotography.com or visit my website at http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

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Engagement - A Flint Hills Proposal | Manhattan, Kansas Engagement & Wedding Photographer

A Birthday Proposal / Engagement at Top of the World!

As I have already mentioned, I absolutely love photographing surprises and announcements, so naturally getting to photograph a surprise proposal takes the cake, because it is even a surprise to the person being photographed!

The Groom-to-Be contacted me about a week prior to the big moment and told me his plans for the occasion.  We met up beforehand to go over logistics to make sure that I would know where to be in advance without being spotted, and would have a good view of the moment.  We devised our secret plan and then waited for the following week when he would ask the Big question...

When the day arrived, the couple was taking their dog on a walk (as is normal for them), and I just happened to be hanging out in the area.  It was much colder and windier than we had anticipated, but it all worked out ok!  He gave the future Mrs. her birthday card, got down on one knee, and the rest can be seen below! It was SO much fun to be able to witness the surprise and excitement in her face, as well as the joy in his because, of course, she said Yes!

You can enjoy in our excitement by viewing a few of these special moments in the photos below!

If you would like more information regarding SZP Portraits or Weddings, please contact me at info@staceyzphotography.com or visit my website at http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com!

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com

 

A Surprise Pregnancy Announcement | Manhattan, KS Maternity & Newborn Photographer

A couple of weeks ago I had SUCH a pleasure of photographing this adorable couple so they could reveal their wonderful news to their family & friends!  It was even more awesome because I had just photographed this soldier's homecoming ceremony a month or so before, and already their family had more wonderful news!  It is a huge privilege to get to be involved in announcements like this. I absolutely LOVE it, and I cannot wait to follow the story of their growing family!

Thank you SO much to those of you that trust me with your life events.  It is such an honor and so humbling to me that you choose to make me a part of your story, and God Bless this family and the new little Mr. or Miss!

If you would like more information regarding SZP, please contact me at info@staceyzphotography.com or visit my website at http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com !

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com

A Kansas State Wedding at the Bluemont Hotel | Manhattan, KS Wedding Photographer

A KSU Willie the Wildcat Wedding Surprise!

I am SO lucky to have been the photographer at this particular wedding.  It was one of the most emotional, sentimental ceremonies I have had the pleasure of photographing.  The Bride, a Kansas State University alumni and the Groom were so smitten with one another.  This was a second wedding for both of them.  The Groom had a crush on the Bride in High School but never told her.  They grew up, went their separate ways, and crossed paths again decades later.

The Bride & Groom did not see one another prior to the ceremony and the look on the Groom's face when he saw her was perfect! The Bride's mother conducted the ceremony beautifully, and the music was provided by friends and family of the couple, including a violinist, pianist, and two lovely singers.  Vows were exchanged not only between the Bride & Groom, but also the Groom's two wonderful children and the Bride.  You could see the love and respect in the eyes of the Bride & the children as they promised to be a family, and of course a happy husband and father to know that the bond between all of them was so strong.  It was a tear-jerker for sure, and such an awesome moment to capture on camera.

The entire day took place at the gorgeous Bluemont Hotel in Manhattan, Kansas.  It was quite chilly outside so everyone spent the day indoors enjoying good company.  The women got ready in the beautiful King Suite and the gentlemen were in another room.  The wedding and reception both took place on the event floor, and the wedding color was KSU purple.  The guests enjoyed mini cupcakes from the yummy & talented 4Cakes Bakery in Manhattan.  The reception was a ton of fun; everyone was dancing and laughing and having a wonderful time.  To top it off, the Groom surprised the Bride with special guest, Kansas State University mascot Willie the Wildcat.  It was SO much fun and I absolutely LOVE the progression of photos from that moment.  I hope you enjoy looking through these as much as I did taking them!

If you would like more information regarding SZP Weddings, please contact me at info@staceyzphotography.com or visit my website at http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/weddings !

Stacey Zoll is a photographer based in Manhattan, Kansas that serves the surrounding areas of the Flint Hills, including Fort Riley, Junction City, Wamego, Saint George, Kansas City, Salina, and other surrounding areas!  Wedding service areas include Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, Salina, Abilene, and other areas of Northeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri.  SZP  offers services for Glamour / Boudoir, Engagement, Wedding, Maternity, Newborn, Cake Smash, Seniors & Teens, Family and more!

Images included on blog are a lower quality than what the client actually receives.

©Stacey Zoll Photography - http://staceyzollphotography.zenfolio.com/ - info@staceyzphotography.com